Installation Procedure
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- For the 8.6 inch and the 10.5 inch axles, install the differential side bearings by doing the following:
- To protect the differential case for the 8.6 inch axle, install the J 8107-4 in the case on the side opposite the bearing installation. See Special Tools .
- For the 8.6 inch axle, install the J 21784 (2) and the J 8092 (1), on the differential case bearing as shown.
- Using a hammer and the J 21784 (2) or the J 29710 (2) and the J 8092 (1), install the side bearings.
- Install the differential assembly. Refer to Differential Replacement (10.5 Inch Axle) or Differential Replacement (8.6 Inch Axle) .